Let’s explore the fascination of stage costumes
Naomi Uchiyama, a costume designer based in Kitakyushu and a member of the theater company "Tobu Gekijo (Flying Theater)" is hosting her first-ever workshop on stage costumes. Uchiyama is a leading figure in Kitakyushu's stage costume scene and has designed costumes for numerous productions, including Tobu Gekijo's works.
In this workshop, participants will enjoy learning from a costume designer's unique perspective—how to interpret scripts to create stage costumes, how costumes are assembled, and more. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in performing arts or eager to get involved in stage costume design. Why not take a peek behind the scenes of the theater?
Instructor
Naomi Uchiyama
Naomi Uchiyama was born in Kitakyushu and is an actor, costume designer, and member of the theater company Tobu Gekijyo. With Tobu Gekijyo, she has performed as an actor in major productions such as Kanojo no Sukima (The Blank She Carries), The End of Asia, and Seitaikei Kazukun (Kazu's Ecosystem), while also contributing as a costume designer.
In 2003, she worked as a costume designer for Taiho no Ie (The House with a Cannon), the first original production of the Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, which was staged in its inaugural year. She has also participated as both an actor and costume designer in all productions of Re: Kitakyushu no Kioku (Re: Memories of Kitakyushu). Currently, her costume design work has expanded to include dance and other events, as well as involvement in planning and production in addition to designing.
About Kitacube
Through the power of performing arts, such as theater and dance, we offer programs tailored to a wide range of audiences under the theme of “Encounter, Discovery, and Creation.” Like a Rubik’s Cube, we aim to combine the different facets of individuals and the theater, blending elements such as “self × artist (performing arts) × others” to create intersections, expand perspectives, and generate new values.
Information
Organized by Kitakyushu City Foundation for Promoting Arts and Culture
Co-organized by Kitakyushu City
Funded by Agency for Cultural Affair Subsidy to Promote Art and Culture（Gekijyo Ongakudo tou Kinou Kyoka Suishin Jigyo ）, and Japan Arts Council
Produced by Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center
